The sharp decline of traditional pay-TV subscriptions in the U.S. is driven by a significant shift towards streaming services despite sports' ongoing popularity on television. Anthony Crupi highlights how this trend is reshaping the media landscape and threatening the future viability of cable and satellite TV. Read by Karl Miller.

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Sports were the life of the party for TV. Now they just might kill it

Kyrie Irving is the latest NBA star to draw attention to a Chinese shoe brand. Sportico reports on the controversy surrounding the businesses that have received congressional scrutiny for alleged links to forced labour. Read by Michael Satow.

Kyrie Irving’s shoes draw stares from collectors and congress

Major tech companies are coming to compete with sports’ traditional broadcasters. Jacob Feldman reflects on why the only question left is how much more they’ll take.

Why the biggest tech companies are suddently streaming sport

Star American college basketball player Caitlin Clark's rise highlights a broader growth and interest in women's sports. Jacob Feldman examines how this is driven by increased visibility, structural changes in viewership, and strategic industry investments.

More than 'Caitlin Clark effect' driving women's basketball boom

Technological shifts, like streaming live sports, evolved from dissatisfaction and unawareness to widespread adoption. Jed Corenthal argues that as the demand for real-time sports content grows, broadcasters must prioritize and educate on technologies that can provide seamless, live experiences.